340 cops to safeguard Balangay Festival
BUTUAN CITY -- PBGen. Pablo G. Labra II, Police Regional Office (PRO)13 director disclosed that 340 cops will be deployed to secure the Balangay Festival in Butuan City.
Personnel from Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) and graduates of the Basic Internal Security Operations Course shall ensure area and route security, and provide police presence and assistance in major thoroughfares, vital installations, business establishments, and economic key points.
PRO13 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Canine Office will also conduct paneling and inspection of all major places of events.
PNP Caraga has also tapped force multipliers, other law enforcement agencies Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams, and advocacy support groups to secure the Mutya Hong Butuan, Balangay Float Parade, and other related activities.
The month-long festivities are expected to draw an influx of people from different places including local and foreign tourists, VIPs, and other visitors.
PCol. Marco B. Archinue, Butuan City Police Office (bCPO) director, served as the overall supervisor and commander of the security plan.
“We assure the people that we are ready to secure revelers who shall enjoy the festival in full throttle. The success of this occasion lies in the strong coordination of the PNP, local government unit, other government and law enforcement agencies, community, and all stakeholders. Let us join forces for the same noble cause," the regional director added. (PMaj. Jennifer S. Ometer, PIO, PRO 13/PIA Caraga)
